Ku Ring Gai chase national park consists of untouched wilderness on the northern boundary of Sydney. Offering some of the fantastic bushwalking opportunities, this park offers a perfect natural escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The park sits between the Hawkesbury River and suburbia. Here you can:

• Discover Aboriginal engravings, sandstone escarpments, waterfalls, large rivers, sandstone caves, panoramic views and so much more.
• Take Aboriginal Heritage Track: It is one of the most popular rock art sites in Ku-ring-gai National Park, and an amazing Aboriginal engraving site. The walk leads out from Resolute Picnic Area to pass by the caves and then continues down the management trail to the engravings. The walk then returns to the picnic area. It is a great way to see historic Aboriginal art in the Sydney region.
• Take America Bay Track: This short walk has a great range of scenery, making it a great choice if you have only a short time in this National Park. This track one of two ways to access America Bay - the other is by boat. The track cuts straight through the bush from West Head Rd to pass historic Aboriginal engravings and a large cliff with a small waterfall, which also gives an impressive view of the bay.

• Parking fees: $12 per vehicle per day

• Take a cab from Sydney city centre

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